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SP51 ZZU

2001 Ford Ranger

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,638 mi
Last recorded109,638 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 2001 Ford Ranger104,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 ZZU
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 109,638 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes newly undersealed

undercarrage rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2009 97,751 miles

B/S DOOR MIRRORS CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING USABILITY

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES NEWLY UNDERSEALED

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 97,627 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

B/S DOOR MIRRORS CRACKED BUT NOT AFFECTING USABILITY

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES NEWLY UNDERSEALED

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 83,669 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 83,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s brake cable corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,168 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 67,059 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,662 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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SP51 ZZU is a 2001 Ford Ranger in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,096 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP51 ZZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP51 ZZU registered?

SP51 ZZU is a 2001 Ford Ranger, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is SP51 ZZU safe to buy?

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